Cai Youde agreed with Qiu Tong's words, but he did not ask why Qiu Tong had called him here. This was intentional. Since Qiu Tong had called him here, there must be a reason. It could not be just for a chat.
Moreover, although Cai Youde knew Cai Bida, Qiu Tong, Lin Changhe, and the others in the Prime Teahouse, they had not interacted much. They were just acquaintances and did not have deep feelings for each other.
As the two talked, Qiu Tong talked about Cai Bida's ruthlessness and shamelessness.
After a long while, Qiu Tong stopped talking.
However, Qiu Tong saw that Cai Youde had a tight tongue and did not ask for the reason. He smiled bitterly and said, "Shopkeeper Cai, I said just now that I have something to ask of you. Please help me analyze it."
"I'm no longer in Cai Bida's Prime Teahouse. Logically speaking, with my skills, I can go to other teahouses. I don't have to worry about making a living or having nothing to do. "
"The problem is, I don't want to go either."
Qiu Tong said seriously, "I want to go back to the Prime Teahouse. Please analyze it for me. Can I still go back?"
Cai Youde's mind raced as he considered this matter.
Qiu Tong was willing to go back.
This was not good news for the Prime Teahouse. However, it was a good thing for the Prime Teahouse. However, it was up to Du Qi to decide the specifics.
Cai Youde could not make the decision.
Qiu Tong saw that Cai Youde was silent and said, "Shopkeeper Cai, you've gained Young Master Du's trust and are in charge of the sales of the Prime Teahouse. You have the right to speak, so I can only ask you to analyze this matter and see if there's any room for negotiation. "
Cai Youde thought for a while and said, "I can't say for sure. After all, although I'm in charge of many things, Young Master still makes all the decisions in the teahouse. However, I can put in a good word for you. "
"Thank you, thank you!"
Qiu Tong's face was filled with joy when he heard this.
He was extremely excited.
As long as Cai Youde was willing to speak, he still had a chance to go back. If Cai Youde directly rejected him, he wouldn't even have the slightest chance to go back.
Cai Youde suddenly changed the topic and said, "Shopkeeper Qiu, we're old acquaintances, so I won't waste time. You betrayed the Number One Teahouse, so the Young Master must hold a grudge against you and the others. If you want to go back, you can't do it with just a few words. But if you are valuable to the Young Master, then you might be able to go back? "
Qiu Tong thought about it carefully.
He admitted that Cai Youde's words made sense. If he had no value, why would Du Qi let him go back? Furthermore, there were people in charge of the number one teahouse under the heavens. Everything was running smoothly without any problems.
Under such a premise, even if Qiu Tong was good at tasting tea and could control the test well, the problem was that someone had already replaced Qiu Tong.
Based on this alone, Qiu Tong's value was not high enough.
Seeing that Qiu Tong had fallen silent, Cai Youde said, "Shopkeeper Qiu, I won't report the matter of you contacting me to the young master for the time being. Once you've thought it through, I'll tell the Young Master that you want to return. Of course, if you need me to say it now, then I am willing. Everything is up to you. "
Qiu Tong narrowed his eyes and said seriously, "Shopkeeper Cai, please allow me to think about it."
"Alright!"
Cai Youde nodded in response.
Cai Youde was quite relaxed at this moment. He drank his wine without disturbing Qiu Tong and allowed him to think.
After a long while, Qiu Tong suddenly gritted his teeth.
Cai Bida had been unkind to him, so he shouldn't blame him for being unjust. All of this was Cai Bida's fault.
Qiu Tong said, "Shopkeeper Cai, Cai Bida is now headstrong and self-opinionated. He doesn't care about us old people at all. Therefore, I'm willing to dig up all of these people for Sir Du. I believe that they won't be willing to work for Cai Bida anymore. "
Cai Youde nodded when he heard this.
This was getting interesting.
Cai Youde said, "Shopkeeper Qiu, I can only tell you the truth about your proposal. The specifics will depend on the Young Master's arrangements. How about this? It's already late, so we won't be followed. "
"Come with me to the Du Residence.
When the time comes, I'll pay the Young Master a visit and tell him about your situation. See if he wants to see you. If the Young Master is willing to see you, you can enter directly. "
Cai Youde said seriously, "If the Young Master doesn't want to see you, then we'll make other plans. What do you think?"
"Of course, of course!"
Qiu Tong immediately became excited. "In that case, many thanks, Shopkeeper Cai. If this matter succeeds, I'll never forget your great kindness. I'll be sure to thank you properly. "
Cai Youde said, "Alright then, let's go!"
"This way please!"
Qiu Tong hurriedly wiped his mouth and left with Cai Youde. Qiu Tong rode in a carriage with Cai Youde and soon arrived outside the Du Residence in Yongxing District.
Cai Youde alighted and knocked on the door. The door knocker hit the door, making a banging sound. The door opened before long. The gatekeeper saw Cai Youde and said, "Shopkeeper Cai, please come with me!"
Du Qi had already instructed this when he returned.
If Cai Youde came to seek an audience, there was no need to report. He could just bring him in directly.
Cai Youde had Qiu Tong wait in the carriage for the time being and went straight in. After entering the Du Residence, he went to Du Qi's courtyard. When he saw Du Qi in the study, he said seriously, "Sir, good news! Good news! Cai Bida is going to destroy his own city walls. "
Du Qi asked, "What do you mean?"
Cai Youde immediately told him about Qiu Tong's situation. After he explained Qiu Tong's situation in detail, he said that Qiu Tong was willing to poach Cai Bida's men again. In the end, Cai Youde said, "Sir, once Cai Bida gained power, he became obstinate and self-opinionated. Now that Qiu Tong is willing to work for you, what do you plan to do? "
Du Qi narrowed his eyes and thought carefully.
This sounded like a good plan.
However, when Du Qi considered things, he always started from the worst aspect and considered the worst aspect of things. Therefore, Du Qi said after some thought, "Shopkeeper Cai, Qiu Tong is willing to return to the Number One Tea House under the Heavens and work for me. In that case, do you think it's possible that Cai Bida and Qiu Tong worked together to scheme against me? Do you think it's intentional? "
"Ah!"
Cai Youde exclaimed in shock.
He had never considered this possibility.
Cai Youde regained his composure after recovering from his shock. He thought carefully. After a while, Cai Youde said, "Sir, I don't think that's the case."
"After all, Cai Bida isn't that scheming. Moreover, based on what I know of Qiu Tong, he's not a particularly scheming person either. "
"Cai Bida, in particular, is arrogant and unruly to begin with. Now that he has the Crown Prince's support, Qiu Tong is dragging Cai Bida down. He hasn't even changed his attitude and shown Cai Bida enough respect. Therefore, it's reasonable for Cai Bida to punish him as an example to others. "
Cai Youde said, "Therefore, it's not surprising that Qiu Tong wants to come back."
Du Qi nodded in agreement.
Cai Bida was a person who knew how to use money and power, but he had always been rather arrogant by nature.
Once he had the upper hand, he would become arrogant and unruly.
Cai Youde continued, "This news can't be kept a secret. You can find out by asking around. Moreover, Qiu Tong said that he's willing to empty out Cai Bida's men again. This is an opportunity. "
Du Qi thought carefully.
After a while, his eyes lit up as he came up with a plan. He said seriously, "You're right. However, whether Qiu Tong is sincere or not, it doesn't affect me much. After all, I won't let Qiu Tong return to the Number One Tea House under the Heavens. "
Cai Youde raised his eyebrows in surprise. "Sir, are you going to refuse Qiu Tong?"
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